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Midlands Bank “Pays” It Forward

"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —”Keeping the Midlands Beautiful” and making our environment a little greener. That’s the goal of TD Bank’s “TD Tree Days” project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to help out. It’s just one way organizers say they can enhance our community. The hope is the trees will add…

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Columbia Celebrates Black History

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Folks honored history and looked to the future Monday as the City of Columbia celebrated Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac-Devine and Mayor Steve Benjamin were among the speakers. The mayor says he hopes events like these help educate our youngest residents. Benjamin says, “What I hope that the…
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City of Columbia to Celebrate Black History Month with Extravaganza

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at Greenview Park. This year’s guest speakers are Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and media personality Cynthia Hardy. Councilwoman Devine is the first African-American female to serve on…